13.1.2.2 - Species-Area relationships
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What happens to species richness as the area explored increases?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between area and diversity.
What does the variable 'Z' represent in the species-area relationship?
💡 Hint: Consider the formula we discussed!
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What happens to species richness as the area increases?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship we discussed.
The slope of a species-area relationship for larger areas typically ranges from:
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between small and large area studies.
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A conservation biology team is studying two different regions: Region A has an area of 100 square kilometers and Region B has an area of 400 square kilometers. Based on the species-area relationship, predict the difference in species richness they might encounter, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Use the formula discussed in class to guide your estimate.
If the slope Z of the species-area relationship in a temperate rainforest is measured at 0.15 and in a tropical rainforest is measured at 1.10, what does this indicate about biodiversity in these ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Consider what a steeper slope implies for biodiversity.
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